This course provides a solid background in chemical principles required for engineering students. Topics include acid-base and redox chemistry, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, properties of liquids, gases, solids and their solutions, phase changes, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics and electrochemistry. The laboratory exercises emphasize proper experimental techniques, data collection and analysis, safety and technical writing skills.
CHEM-115 - Chemistry for Engineering
Minimum Credits: 3
Length: 105 hours
Prerequisites: Either CHEM 090, Chemistry 12 or equivalent. Either MATH 090, Pre-Calculus 12, or equivalent.
Delivery Method:
On-campus
Cost: $365.28
Lab Fees: $83.73
Total: $449.01
Course Outline: https://outlines.cotr.bc.ca/pdf/courses/Course-outline-CHEM-115-Fall-2025.pdf